Island 2 Apex Boss • Medium
Location: Forest IslandThe Old Pike
The gatekeeper of the mid-game. Unlocks your first automatic firearms and introduces the game-changing Pull Back Rod.
Summon Catalyst:Stinky Cheese / Spark Plug Sinker
Health:1,200 HP
Weapon:SMG (Full Auto) + Pull Back Rod
Official Keyframe • The Old PikeCritical Mistakes to Avoid & Quest Warnings
- ⚠️DO NOT SELL 'Pike Sawjaw Trophy'. Required by Lumberjack Sven to construct the bridge to the Desert transport cart.
- ⚠️Falling into the deep sawmill vortex causes instant stamina drain; stay planted firmly on timber decks.
How to Summon The Old Pike
Fish in the deepest swirling vortex at the center of the Sunken Sawmill Lake during daylight hours.
Combat Phases & Tactics Breakdown
P1
Sawmill Torpedo Runs (100% - 50% HP)
Swims at extreme speeds in a figure-eight pattern around the sawmill ruins, launching surprise breach lunges.
Enemy Attacks to Watch For:
- Saw-Tooth Breach (Leaps out of water to crush player on the dock)
- Tail Wave (Splashes water wave that knocks player into deep water)
Tactical Counter:Stand on the sawmill wooden platforms. Reel the line tight and pull when it breaches to fling it onto the wooden planks.
P2
Log Roll Frenzy (50% - 0% HP)
The Pike bites floating timber logs, hurling them at the player while thrashing in a frenzy.
Enemy Attacks to Watch For:
- Log Projectile Toss (Ranged physical attack)
- Spinning Saw Cleave (Spins 360 degrees with open jaws)
Tactical Counter:Equip your SMG and unload full magazine bursts directly into its exposed red gills while it thrashes on timber.
Boss Drops & Trophy Use Cases
Pike Sawjaw (Trophy)Quest Trophy
Used to unlock Desert Island passage with Lumberjack NPC.
REQUIRED QUEST ITEM!
Prehistoric Pike Fillets ($850 base)
Excellent for quick cash or high-calorie hunger restoration.